Spectacular scenery: Campsites in Portugal

Redondo Lodges and Camping

• Scenic rural pitches on an old olive farm with a pool and bar
• A 15-minute drive or 25-minute bus from the centre of Tomar
• Playground, outdoor gym, volleyball and table tennis; meals available

Salema Eco Camp

• Eco-friendly camping near Praia da Salema surfing beach on the Algarve
• A 25-minute drive to Lagos; half an hour’s cycle to Figueira beach
• Restaurant, bar and eco-shop on site; surf boards and bike to hire

Camping Ria Formosa

• Coastal site in the quiet village of Cabanas de Tavira in the Algarve
• Close to golf courses and two kilometres from Cabanas beach
• 200 metres from a rail station for train rides along the coastline

Camping Rural Os Anjos

• Small rural campsite 1.5 km from Campo Maior
• Overlooking countryside and olive groves
• Pool, bar with terrace, snack bar and barbecue area

Tejo Jardim

• Small quiet riverside camping in the midst of nature
• Fiestas in nearby Vilha Velha De Rodao all summer
• Communal outside kitchen

Selina Geres

• Bell tent retreats in stylish surroundings by the Cávado river
• A 45-minute drive from Braga and an hour and 20 minutes from Porto
• On the edge of a national park, with a pool, restaurant and yoga deck

Parque de Campismo Quinta do Convento

• Mountainside site near the city of Fundão
• Spectacular views of Cova da Beira and the Serra da Estrela
• Pool, play area, communal barbecues and restaurant with balcony

Parque de Campismo do Pinheiro

• Spacious pine-filled park 15 minutes' walk from São Mateus
• Within walking distance of a beach, birdwatching reserve and ferries
• Barbecue area, dining room and kitchen with woodburning oven

Gimitas

• Peaceful site in spectacular surroundings with walking all around
• On 2.5 hectares of nature reserve, 15 minutes' drive from Ourique
• Friendly laidback vibe on a site kept as natural as possible

Floresta das Lebres

Colina Tranquila Algarve

• Handcrafted shepherd's hut in subtropical gardens with valley views
• 10 minutes' drive from historic Silves; 25 minutes from beaches
• Kitchenette, wood-fired oven, holistic treatments and outdoor bath

Parque de Campismo de Valbom

• Tree-filled site near Sesimbra, with views over Arrábida Natural Park
• A half-hour drive from the centre of Lisbon; beach 15 minutes away
• Outdoor swimming pool, play area and snack bar on site

Parque de Campismo Campimeco

• Peaceful 220,000-square-metre site between a pine forest and the sea
• A 10-minute drive from Aldeia do Meco; direct access to Bicas beach
• Outdoor swimming pool, games room and restaurant

Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal

• Lively glamping site 200 metres from Praia da Galé beach
• Swimming pool, tennis court, wifi and beach bar with DJs
• Surf lessons from professional instructors on site

Parque Campismo Rural - Vale do Beijames

• Leafy site in the spectacular Serra da Estrela Natural Park valley
• A half-hour drive from Covilhã and 45 minutes from Guarda and Fundão
• Bar-restaurant, barbecue area and a shop selling local farm produce

O Homem Verde

• Small and tranquil eco-conscious glampsite that revels in nature
• Quality and comfy yurts with private facilities for an on-safari feel
• A great stop to sample the delights of the green centre of Portugal

Góis Camping

• On a hillside overlooking the village of Góis and the river Ceira
• Within an hour's drive of the medieval city of Coimbra
• Close to hiking trails, mountain biking, canoeing and canyoning

A Terra

• Eco-friendly site amid woodland, fruit orchards and grassy meadows
• Just over a five-minute drive to São Teotónio and 20 to Odeceixe
• Freshwater lake, restaurant, yoga classes and horse-riding lessons